The passion and enthusiasm of Elizabeth Mitchell has not been exaggerated. She is a completely genuine human being, and when you speak with her about V, there is no doubt that she believes in her show as much as the dedicated fans around the world do.

At WonderCon in San Francisco last weekend, executive producer Scott Rosenbaum confirmed that while there is still no word about a third season for V, he shares the same high hopes that his co-stars Mitchell and Marc Singer do for a green light to pursue new and exciting avenues next season.

At a press roundtable following the V panel at WonderCon, Mitchell addressed the death of her character’s son Tyler in the Season 2 finale, as well as what might happen if they are granted a third season. “I really love Logan (Huffman) and enjoy working with him so much, so I’m sad that my son is dead.” When Erica finds out about Tyler’s death, “someone is going to have to physically stop her” from doing something rash.  “And as we’ve seen with Erica, that might be hard.”

Mitchell also discussed the recent reveal of Project Aries, led by Marc Singer’s Lars Tremont. “Project Aries really started something completely new.  I think having that power behind our tiny little group is really exciting; it gives them something to draw from.  I mean, they’ve got nuclear weapons!”

When Mitchell revealed that there were several scenes cut from the season finale, including one where Erica finds out that Hobbes was partially responsible for her ex-husband’s death, we were pleasantly surprised. She also alluded to a scene where Jack makes a move on Erica, now that he is no longer a man of the cloth. “There’s a scene that they never showed, where Father Jack…moves in. And he gets really close, and she just looks at him like, ‘Whoa! Ok...’ We shot it, and it was really fun. There’s got to be something there. We had far more romantic tension scenes, but they were all cut, so they should be on the DVD.”

The bulk of our press roundtable interview with Elizabeth Mitchell is below for you to watch and enjoy, as she reveals which pilots have been sent her way, and which former Lost co-stars she’d love to work with again (hint: Juliet & Sawyer when they're 80...).

After spending time with Mitchell, Singer and Rosenbaum, all of whom are very sincere in their desire to continue this series together, V tops my list of shows on the renewal bubble to root for in every conceivable way.  The Season 2 finale was their best episode to date, and the possibilities are endless to travel down unexpected paths and explore different relationships in Season 3.

If you would like to help ensure that V is renewed for a third season and to find information about where to send letters of  support, I encourage you to visit and 'like' the Project Alice page on Facebook.

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Elizabeth Mitchell Addresses the Future of V at WonderCon

This weekend I will be attending panels for V and the new FOX series Terra Nova at WonderCon in San Francisco. In addition, I will have the opportunity to interview the casts and producers of both shows.

TERRA NOVA

Terra Nova, a new series on FOX debuting in the Fall and produced by Steven Spielberg, is set in the year 2149. Earth is dying due to pollution and overpopulation. Scientists discover a portal to the prehistoric era, allowing the Shannon family to journey back in time, in a daring experiment to save the human race and a chance to rebuild civilization.

I look forward to speaking with the cast, including Jason O'Mara (Life on Mars) and Stephen Lang (Avatar), as well as executive producer Brannon Braga (Star Trek, 24) and executive producer/director Alex Graves (Fringe).

V

Even though there is no word yet from ABC or Warner Brothers regarding the renewal of V, Elizabeth Mitchell and Marc Singer will be discussing Season 2 and teasing what is to come in Season 3 at WonderCon, along with executive producer/showrunner Scott Rosenbaum. In addition to the Q&A, there will also be a "special video presentation."

The recent season finale of V was filled with shocking deaths and surprising twists; the brutal demise of Tyler Evans and the reveal of Project Aries (led by Singer's Lars Tremont) certainly open up very intriguing possibilities for Agent Evans next season. I would love to see the series given a green light to further explore just how the wrath and rage of Erica will affect both Anna and the Visitors and the future of humanity.

If you have any questions for the casts and creative teams of Terra Nova and V, please leave them in the comments section below!

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TVOvermind at WonderCon: V & Terra Nova Panels

Tomorrow night, we will see the “shocking”  Season Two finale of V entitled “Mother’s Day.” Unfortunately for us, there is also a distinct possibility that this will be the SERIES finale, and any future with these characters will be left for our own brains to concoct.

On ABC on the Ides of March, Tuesday, March 15^th at 9pm EST, the Fifth Column with engage with imprisoned former queen Diana and her granddaughter, Lisa, as they try to remove Anna from power so humanity and Visitors can live together in harmony. For a reason we have never been told, Anna believes that our two species cannot survive together. Thankfully, others of her species, including the former and future queen, believe differently and are willing to put their lives on the line to ensure the survival of both.

Marc Singer, who played a heroic freedom fighter in the original V series, makes an appearance as a high-ranking official of a top secret organization who long suspected the Visitors are not here in harmony, no matter how hard they have tried to convince humanity otherwise. Maybe it’s just me, but I am hoping deep down that his new persona is just who he has become in the years since the first series. I like throwbacks, and it would please me to have one where Mr. Singer is involved.

Chad is summoned to see Anna by no fewer than four escorts. That can’t be good. He has come a long way in his belief systems about the visitors, and I would hope his fate as a good man doesn’t become his doom.

I have no idea what is in the envelope that Jack gave to Anna, but it did make me giggle a bit to see another photo of Anna having one of her minions see if it passes the sniff test. I’d like to think anything already in her hand would have done the damage the Fifth Column wanted and a whiff wouldn’t make much of a difference to the contents. But, it made for fun speculation!

Join us in watching the exciting season finale to see what it all means!!

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Photos: V 2.10 "Mother's Day" - The MOTHER of All Mother's Days! Season Finale!!!

On tomorrow’s new episode of V, "Devil in a Blue Dress", Sid (Bret Harrison) realizes the amount of energy needed to run the Concordia reactors is about a trillion times too much. This means the Fifth Column must spring into action and find out what Anna is really up to. At her press conference, the audience watches Anna flick “Blue Energy” out of her hands like she’s a wizard. She explains nothing, but like children at a circus the world is impressed because it looks cool.

Chad’s new partner, Kerry, is supposed be the counterpoint to Chad’s V reporting. She finds out in this episode that she is not alone in her viewpoint on the Visitors, but it’s not an easy ride to get there. She cannot let on that Chad isn't V-friendly.

Diana tells Lisa the time is now to rise up and take her rightful place as queen, and to save humanity from total annihilation. Lisa sends Ryan to convince the Fifth Column that sending Sid in to mess with Blue Energy is a bad idea, but who wants to believe Ryan these days?

From the pictures, it ultimately looks like Lisa and Ryan both accompany Erica to address the obviously skittish, gun waving Fifth Column members that they really do care about the fate of humanity. Everyone is standing around trying to figure out what to do. Clips show the Concordia stations are loading docks for an invasion of earth. With 368(ish) of them around the world, you can imagine what this would mean for humanity. In how many languages can you say goodbye?

Will the Fifth Column, with the help of Lisa, Ryan and Diana overthrow Anna and thwart her efforts before the end of the season? With only one episode remaining, it should be a heart pounding race against time!

Catch the latest episode of V tomorrow, Tuesday, March 8^th at 9pm EST on ABC. Remember to set your DVRs accordingly as the episode will run a minute into the ten o’clock hour.

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Photos: V 2.9 "Devil In A Blue Dress" - Only One Episode Left This Season! Don't Miss The Excitement!

On March 1 on ABC's "V", Erica is in charge of a global Fifth Column and decides it's time for an attack on Anna. Anna, growing ever closer to destroying humanity, runs into an obstacle she doesn't expect, while Ryan sneaks back onto the Mothership in attempt to rescue his daughter. Please set your DVRs accordingly - the episode will run one minute over (9:00pm-10:01pm ET) and you don't want to miss the end!

If the photos are to be any judge, we have an exciting episode on our hands in "Uneasy Lies the Head." I am wondering what head lies uneasy, what it is that Brett Harrison's character is cooking up in that incubator type gizmo and just how close Erica has to get to Kyle to help manage his wound! I don't know, but if I were her, I'd be feeling a little queasy about that time. Charles Mesure looks exceedingly healthy.

With Erica in charge of the Fifth Column and Anna closer to destroying humanity, things are bound to get ugly. It looks like the Fifth Column is attacked first in their own lab. Could that be what sets them on the offensive to try to destroy Anna (and, I would assume) the Mothership? Mind you, this is all pure speculation because I'm looking at the same pictures you are for the first time. From what I can tell, Erica is using a taser to take down humans, so it would seem she still has her head in the game with regard to the end result. Which will be what? I have no idea, but I can't wait to watch!

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Photos - V 2.8 "Uneasy Lies the Head"

Advance reviews I read about V's sophomore season was that it was much better than the middling season one. It was more streamlined, it moved faster, and the story was better. It's true; we got more revelations in this hour of the series than we did in the entirety of season one. There was one thing, though, that kept me from enjoying those revelations: I just didn't care.

It's a common problem that afflicts most sci-fi shows: weak characterization. It's been oft-cited as the downfall of 2009's FlashForward, and I'm afraid it's going to be the downfall of V as well.

Last year, it at least seemed that the writers were trying to make the characters empathetic. With "Red Rain," though, it didn't seem to matter. Sure, all the characters looked troubled at some point, but that was it. Ryan spent most of the episode afflicted with Michael syndrome (the character Michael from LOST spent the entirety of the season season searching - quite annoyingly - for his kidnapped son), but aside from a brief tender moment with the incubated Yoda, that was all we got. We saw none of his grief, none of his sadness. How did he act when revealing the death of his wife to his closest friends? He lowered his eyes a bit. That's all.

And perhaps it was just bad dialogue, but Chad's quest for redemption was so horribly done that I could barely stand to watch. In fact, when Jack asked him what he wanted, Chad's reply was "redemption." And every word that came out of the bewildered (and bland) new scientist character's mouth was so unbelievable. The characters don't sound like real people! And that's a problem.

You've also got to look at Anna. I love Morena Baccarin from her great work on Firefly, but her screen presence is starting to grow monotonous. Watching her performance isn't inclusive. You don't empathize with her, you don't sympathize with her. I didn't feel anything when she killed her six surviving children, except regret that the show killed an awesome plotline that could have involved the Super Lizard Squad Six hunting down the Fifth Column, being grotesque characters not only for the fact that they're lizards but for the fact that they carried problems from Erica's bombing. That could have been very, very watchable. Instead, we got amnesiac Joshua. I've been watching television for a relatively brief amount of time, but I can't take another amnesiac storyline from any show -- especially one involving characters I'm just apathetic about.

The story was better than it was in the first season, and that's all I can say for the episode. We found out what the red sky (and subsequent red rain) were within the hour, and we even found out what it was being used for. The story ball kept rolling with the introduction of Diana, Anna's mother (portrayed by Jane Badler) at the end, in the never-before secret underground jungle. I was surprised (pleasantly) by the plot advancement in the episode, and the Visitor skeleton was pretty cool-looking. The peek we got at the lizard through the captain's slashed-open face, though, just wasn't enough. I couldn't even figure out if I was looking at an eye, a nose, or an ear.

This will be my first and last review of V's second season. I had high hopes for the show, but unfortunately, the horribly unwatchable characters just sealed the deal for me. I wish Erica and her friends the best of luck, but I'm going to have to bow out of the Fifth Column. D+

V 2.01 "Red Rain" Review

Scott Rosenbaum, who took over as Executive Producer of ABC's alien invasion series V partway through the first season, recently spoke to Gray Jones on the TV Writer Podcast about his experience in coming to the show part-way through the first season and his approach to the storytelling through the end of season one and into season two.

"I always believed...at the core of what the show was, on a very personal level, it was a war, a battle between two mothers," Rosenbaum says. "It was Anna on one end, and it was Erica on the other end. Anna's sort of the mother of all Visitors and Erica is the mother of all humans, and was sort of this battle between them, to sort of save their children."

It seems, initially, the network wasn't on board with the two mothers meeting so early into the show's run, but Rosenbaum felt it was "essential" to the story, and ultimately convinced the network it was the right move.

"For those who have watched the show," Rosenbaum continues, "I think that most people probably get, you know, once those two started getting closer to meeting each other, and actually met each other, the storytelling just became much richer and more dynamic."

One of the most anticipated moments of the upcoming season is the appearance of original series star Jane Badler in the recurring role of Anna's mother, Diana. Rosenbaum says as he contemplated the evolving "mother" theme of the show, he was very taken with the idea of what Anna's mother would be like, and wanted to use that as an obstacle for Anna in the upcoming season. As for Badler's casting, Rosenbaum says the plans for Anna's mother were not made public when he first met with Badler and it was by sheer coincidence that she happened to contact him around the time he was working on the character.

"Randomly, I was at the office and I got a phone call," he recalls "that Jane Badler was in L.A. for something and she just wanted to stop by and just say 'Hi,' so I said sure have her come by."

When she arrived, the two chatted and as Badler talked about her experiences on the original series and her family and life back home in Australia, Rosenbaum relates, "I started to like zone out a little bit, cause I was just listening to her talk and started thinking to myself 'Hmmm, you know, what if, you know, maybe she could be Diana.'"

Impressed by what he'd seen and heard, Rosenbaum called to have her read for the part, after she'd already returned home to Australia. She sent a tape of her reading and of all the actresses who auditioned and sent in tapes, he felt she best embodied his vision of the character.

"There was sort of a fortuitous thing that she happened to be in town that day," he says. "I probably would have reached out to her...but it wasn't in my mind to cast her at all, because I initially was not into sort of stunt casting." In the end, it was essentially Badler's personality and charisma, in addition to her talent, that won him over.

In the interview, Rosenbaum goes on to answer other questions, and addresses plans for the inclusion of other actors from the original series, as well as gave some hints of where the season will end. He also provides insights into the planning and some of the more technical aspects of preparing for season two, in addition to details that went into preparing the season two pitch - which he had to prepare and deliver solo.

For these, and other interesting tidbits, the TV Writer Podcast interview with Rosenbaum in its entirety can be seen below. The second season premiere of V will air at 9/8c on ABC Tuesday, Jan 4.

At Its Core 'V' is "A Battle Between Two Mothers" says Exec Producer

If you're not pumped for V's return next Tuesday, January 4th, at 9pm EST on ABC - here's the cast of V to help you along.  Before I turn the mic over to them, let me tell you:  I've seen the first three episodes of V's second season and they totally rock.  V has been given a tuneup that addresses the show's - few, in my opinion - short comings.  I'll be hitting you with an enthused advanced preview of all three episodes next Monday, in the mean-time here are the stars of V to help get you excited for the Season 2 Premiere "Red Rain".  Click here for preview clips from "Red Rain".

V - "Red Rain" - "V" will make its highly-anticipated Season Two premiere, TUESDAY, JANUARY 4 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. The Season Two opener, "Red Rain," continues the action from last season's finale when Anna unleashed Red Sky on the planet. With the world on the brink of war and chaos all around, is there anyone who can stand up to Anna? Meanwhile, Ryan has been kept in isolation on the mothership, away from his hybrid baby so that Anna can experiment on her; Chad, seeking redemption for being used by Anna, now wants to fight with the Fifth Column; and Erica goes on a journey to find a scientist who can give her the answers to what Red Sky is, and where she learns the horrifying secret of what the V's are doing on our planet.

Video - 'V' Season 2 Premiere Video Podcast

V returns for its second season on ABC on January 4 at 9:00 p.m.  ABC promises big things for the second season of the show:

Season Two will feature more character and lizard reveals, more details about the V's mythology, while along the way featuring even more action and more plot twists. Viewers can expect a roller coaster ride week to week.

In the season 1 finale Valerie  was taken to the mothership, delivered her baby and was given a lethal injection by Anna.  Erica managed to destroy all but 12 of Anna's soldier eggs, while Chad was starting to realize that he was being manipulated.  Joshua asked Erica to kill him to seem innocent, but was then brought back to life by the V doctors.  Anna removed the cloaking on a huge fleet of V ships waiting in space and the Earth's skies turned red.  In the season 2 premiere:

With Red Sky unleashed on the planet, the world is on the brink of war and there is chaos all around. Ryan is being kept in isolation on the mothership since Anna wants to experiment on his hybrid baby. Seeking redemption for being used by Anna, Chad wants to fight with the Fifth Column. Erica goes on a journey to find a scientist who can give her the answers to what Red Sky is and it's there she learns the horrifying secret of what the Visitors are planning to do.

Below are six sneak peeks from ABC for the season 2 premiere.  Make sure to tune into an all new V episode on January 4!

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V Sneak Peeks: Season 2 Premiere

I always seem to forget about V. It's the last sci-fi show standing on ABC, which is ironic considering it seemed the more peckish of the two that premiered last year (the other one, uh... didn't make it). But V is a solid show in its own right, and watching the promo below made me realize just how long its been since we saw Erica Evans staring worriedly at the omnipresent visage of the malicious Anna. Thankfully, we'll be getting back to television's pokey little survivor right after New Years'; V is returning for a sophomore outing on January 4. Only then will we see the aftermath of the red sky that Anna unleashed upon us at the end of the first season. I'll hold off from saying too much about the trailer below (though I really like the new black-on-red color scheme), but there are some things in there that really make me scratch my head. Are there more character deaths ahead? Hold onto your hats, folks! It's going to be a bumpy ride.

Promo - V, Season 2

They come in peace, and Tuesday they come home: the complete first season of ABC's new V is released on Blu-Ray and DVD this week. I have an early look at the DVD edition for you today.

The Show

I suppose I have to start with a confession: I've never seen one minute of the original V. It never interested me. Though I suppose I've made things somewhat even by never having watched this incarnation until I opened these DVDs. This one actually did interest me, if only because Joel Gretsch (Taken, The 4400) is in the cast, but for various reasons it's remained "that show I skipped the press room for at Comic-Con because I managed to work myself to exhaustion."

To that end, here's a brief summary: spaceships appear over 29 major cities in the world, and of course the aliens aboard (referred to as "Visitors," hence the title) claim to be coming in peace. They even make a persuasive argument by curing diseases and the like. Yet it's not hard to guess that they don't really mean well, and a small group of resistance fighters (including Gretsch, Elizabeth Mitchell from Lost, and Morris Chestnut) bands together from divergent backgrounds to thwart the Visitors' real plans to conquer Earth. Like The 4400, V is science fiction on the surface, but is almost more of a social commentary (Scott Peters, the show's head writer, was one of the executive producers of The 4400 as well). After all, the original miniseries was itself inspired by a novel about fascism in the United States.

This brings me to an important distinction. I'd dare to say that V is almost more allegorical than anything else. Those looking for something more entertaining and less cerebral probably won't enjoy it; likewise, those who feel television can get preachy probably won't have patience with the show's hinting at real-world issues. The original V wasn't escapist sci-fi and this one isn't either, despite the shiny update. Yet that's what makes it interesting to those who do enjoy having something to chew on. In that sense you're either going to like it or really dislike it.

Another worrying issue is that while the series has been renewed for a second season, ABC has shown signs of falling out of love with it. Not only did they push the show to midseason, they cut the episode order from 13 episodes to 10. In this cynical TV world we live in, I can already hear people balking, not wanting to bother watching the first season of a show that may not make it through its second.

Since they share similar intentions, a cast member and a producer, I keep comparing V to The 4400, which I watched until the bitter end despite how it sometimes made me cringe or laugh out loud when I wasn't supposed to. That show sometimes got sloppy and ridiculous (especially in the final season); V makes more sense, at least so far. Yet I haven't quite enjoyed it as much either. Both shows are a mixed bag. I can't give this show my full support, but people looking for a throwback to classic sci-fi (with its allegories and often bleak endings) will find something familiar in it.

The DVDs

WB always does a pretty good job with their packaging, and V is no exception. The front cardboard case has a cool reflective cover like the ones for Fringe and Human Target, and the inside plastic case slides out so you see the rear first (just like with Human Target). The inside box art and disc art are appropriately sleek-looking, and the set comes with the standard guide (episode titles, summaries, credits and air dates) that we've come to expect for a Warner release. There's one minor difference: since V has only 13 episodes, the guide isn't the usual booklet, but a foldout pamphlet. Either way, it still contains all the good stuff.

The case is arranged similar the Dollhouse set I reviewed the other day: two discs on opposite sides of a flippable spindle, with the third disc resting on the rear of the case itself. Not bad at all, and it keeps the discs from laying on top of each other.

There are some pretty cool menus here, and it's fitting that for a show about the entire Earth, we have language support for everything. There's English and Portguese audio, plus subtitles for English, Spanish, French, and a few languages I don't even know. The episode selection menus will also tell you which episodes have deleted scenes and commentary (which can also be accessed from the "features" menu). There's no scene selection here, though.

Audio and video look pretty great here. There's a widescreen presentation that is clear; although there are some scenes that are fairly dark, it's not debilitating. Audio comes through without difficulty as well.

The Special Features

The bulk of the special features on this set are featurettes. There are four, to be exact:'

• "Breaking Story: The World of V"
• "The Actor's Journey: From Human to V"
• "An Alien In Human Skin: The Makeup FX of V"
• The Visual Effects of V"

The former pair are the standard "making-of" featurettes, talking about how the series came to be and how it has been approached now that it's been almost 30 years since the original miniseries.  Particularly, I like the second one, since we get to hear the cast members' thoughts on and approaches to the material, and it's not just the "talking head, everyone loves everyone" kind of fluff. The latter two explore the makeup and effects that bring the sci-fi saga to life. All of them are worth a watch for fans of the show, although your enjoyment of the last two will no doubt depend on how much of the technical aspects you're interested in. I find this stuff fascinating; others might find it boring.

In addition to those, you get one commentary track with the producers (on "Fruition") and a handful of deleted scenes. Neither are particularly memorable in my opinion. I remember when Joel Gretsch and Jacqueline McKenzie did some really fun tracks for The 4400, so I would've liked to have seen what Gretsch and Elizabeth Mitchell (or even Morena Baccarin) might have said for this show, but no such luck.

The Bottom Line

Fans will be happy with this release, which presents the episodes well and gives plenty of information on how the series came to be. Like Dollhouse, blind viewers may be wary of getting involved with a series that might not last, but if you're in the mood for some issue-dissecting sci-fi, it's worth a look. I have to say this show was worth the buzz, although only if you're willing to engage your brain and think about it as you watch, as opposed to the more escapist "things are blowing up" kind of sci-fi.

Amazon has this set for $25.99 as of this writing, which isn't a bad deal at all for a brand new TV on DVD release. You can click on the box art above to order directly from the e-retailer. Otherwise you can pick up your copy in stores on Tuesday, and check out Season 2 on ABC in 2011.

DVD Review - V: The Complete First Season

The return of V is still quite a ways off (the mid-season V does not return until Winterish), but filming of the Science Fiction epics second season is well under way.  Some intriguing set pics surfaced on Celeb watch-dog site ImNotObsessed that depict a pretty interesting event.  It seems the red-sky from the V season one finale, is falling.

Obviously whatever that red sky thing was all about, it wasn't the first step to poisoning the human race.  We see Erica (Elizabeth Mitchell) and Tyler (Logan Huffman) carousing about in the red rain completely unprotected, and they aren't dropping dead - so obviously the Red Sky event was benign in a biological sense - but, what about the psychological sense?

Anna has taken great strides to project a benevolent facade for the visitors, turning the skies blood red doesn't exactly rhyme with her previous blissful efforts.  In fact, you'd think the event - even with a satisfactory mea culpa from the aliens - would be quite horrifying for the human race.  So the key question for season 2 of V remains:  what will the relationship between the humans and the aliens be like after the game changing events of the season one finale?  Be patient.  The answer is coming.

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SPOILER ALERT! V Filming Pics - How Will the Aliens Explain This?

The cast and creative team from V made their second appearance at Comic-Con on Saturday in San Diego, and spoke with the media at press round-tables after the panel.

The second season of V begins production next month, and this year fans will able to enjoy and absorb the show without interruption. Most of Season 2 has been mapped out in broad strokes, according to executive producer Steve Pearlman. “We start production in the middle of August, so we have scripts and stories for the first three episodes at this point. But we have a map for the first thirteen episodes this season…and we could do as much as twenty episodes this year.”

Executive producer Scott Rosenbaum revealed that, “the Visitors have been here longer than one might have expected. Their goal has been to be able to figure out…when we arrive, and when we get to Earth – to be set up to succeed. They have planted seeds and done things ahead of time to ensure that the plan works perfectly. Morena Baccarin, who plays V Queen Anna, added that, “they are planning to show a lot more of who we are.”

Rosenbaum also addressed the further exploration of allegiances to species, and compared Tyler and Lisa’s relationship to Romeo and Juliet. “Lisa is the queen of the next generation; she is ultimately going to take over for Anna. Is the love of one human worthy of throwing that all away? What is of more value to her, to rule or to possibly lose that because of her feelings (for Tyler)?”

Elizabeth Mitchell, who plays Agent Erica Evans, was recently nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (for the series finale of Lost) and did not honestly believe it at first. “It took me a good two hours of people trying to convince me. I read it maybe 17 times and five people told me, and I didn’t believe it. I was only on camera for about seven minutes; it must just be a thank you for all of Juliet.”

Prior to Lost and V, Mitchell had never played a character for longer than seven months.  “To be on a show for three years and then on another one, it was so strange to start something else and to be inside of someone else’s head. As it went on, it got more and more fun, as the character got more complex. If I don’t have something to dig into, it’s harder for me. But (Erica) started getting kind of juicy, so I was happy.”

Regarding Anna vs. Erica, Mitchell admits that, “right now, Anna has the upper hand. She doesn’t have any compulsion about causing harm to anyone. But I do believe that the qualities we have as humans, our compassion, our ability to see things from very unique angles – might just be the things that make us stronger. I believe the closer they get, the more nail biting it’s going to be. If they truly get into each other’s confidences and they start really having those talks…how freaky will that be? I like that tension that builds that way; it just heightens things."

When Mitchell was asked whether or not she preferred Erica to become romantically involved with either Jack or Hobbes, she said that “both are fine. I’m an equal opportunity kisser. I enjoy the Father Jack character because he makes my character feel so safe. I also enjoy how dangerous Hobbes is. Danger is, unfortunately, very exciting…there is something wonderful about someone who is unpredictable. I don’t know who the best choice is, morally. I think it’s going to be fun to see what the two men bring out in her. I hope they don’t throw her in with someone, because I like the anticipation and build up.” Mitchell is actually a fan of sci-fi because “it always goes to a place of emotion and passion - the heart. I want to see that, for me."

Charles Mesure, who was just upgraded to series regular, offered his perspective about a possible romance between Erica and Hobbes. “From day one, how could Hobbes not fancy Erica? She’s a warrior, she’s self-reliant. She’s also the FBI, so she’s forbidden fruit.”

Another couple on V with intriguing potential would be Anna and Chad Decker, Baccarin admitted that she herself is dying to know where they are headed. “Now he is clearly aware of who she is. So will he still make himself available to her, or is he going to play her? It is going to be interesting to see how low he can go.”

As for the future of Hobbes, Mesure realizes that he “starts Season 2 in a huge state of conflict.  Am I going to pursue the money, save my own hide or side with these people, who are really trying to do something important?”

V is atop my list of most anticipated series returns, so I have to admit that my enthusiasm for the new season increased tenfold when Pearlman said that “we have to grab the audience and give them some new stuff to make them go ‘holy sh*t!’ and I think we’re going to do that.”

It was also revealed that we are going to meet Anna's mother and Tyler's real father, which of course involves a twist. Stay tuned for more from behind the scenes with the cast of V at Comic-Con, including Logan Huffman’s philosophy about both Tyler’s and his own personal growth.

They Come in Peace...and with Minor Season 2 Spoilers: The Cast & Crew of V at Comic-Con 2010

Lots of spoilers were dished upon at Comic-Con this weekend, including some pretty big ones for V. For now, let's take a look at one spoiler that was brought to us through the V panel by staff writer Michael Salerno. The spoiler involves some pretty big stuff, but let's get the big one out of the way: we'll be seeing Anna's mother again.

Scott Rosenbaum, the executive producer of the series, accidentally dished that Anna's mother will be named Diana, which is coincidentally the name of a V big baddie from the original series, who served in a capacity similar to the one that Anna does in the new series. While the two shows obviously aren't set in the same reality, it's interesting to note that there was a promise of old cast members returning for new roles in the series. Could Jane Badler, who portrayed Diana in the original series, be coming back for this series? I'd say yes -- though when reading this next spoiler, I'm not really sure why the character needs a human name.

Diana will be appearing on the Vistors' homeworld, Rosenbaum also revealed at the panel. So far, the only V's we've seen not on earth have been that battalion in space, so where the V's hail from should be quite interesting. I'm going to assume that it's at least similar to earth, since they want our planet, but -- and this is just a guess -- probably with a red sky. Maybe. Just something big and theatrical so that we can know the difference between the two.

But that's all speculation. The only concrete facts are that we will see Anna's mother, her name is Diana, and she'll be on the V's homeworld when we see her.

Suddenly, I'm really looking forward to V's second season, which is slated to start up in November.

V Spoiler - Mom & Homeworld

Saturday afternoon at Comic-Con, the panel for V was presented. In attendance were Elizabeth Mitchell, Scott Wolf, Morena Baccarin, Joel Gretsch, Morris Chestnut, Laura Vandervoort, Logan Huffman, Charles Mesure, and producers Steve Pearlman and Scott Rosenbaum. How is Season Two going to top Season One? Rosenbaum says that the second season will reveal the Visitors' true reasons for coming to Earth. Further, the meaning of the Red Sky will be known by the end of the season premiere.

Gretsch is asked if there will be more "Action Jack" next season. Rosenbaum steps in and says that, yes, viewers will see more of a "Soldier Priest" than vice versa. Mitchell is asked about the strong characters she has played before; what makes Erika unique? She laughs, because she usually thinks of what Erika the same as other women. She does say that Erika's humanity is a major focus for her. Baccarin is asked about her V babies being destroyed, and her subsequent scream, the first emotion she has shown. She responds that is an interesting conflict for Anna to find herself in, being closer to humanity than she wants to be.

Was Wolf's character's aneurysm real? It's not entirely clear. Is Chad Decker still interested in furthering his career, or is he looking for "lizard love?" Wolf replies that Chad will choose an allegiance next season. What was the purpose of killing Ryan's wife, Val? Rosenbaum says that it was necessary for Anna to make Ryan see the bad sides of humanity so he'll again be susceptible to Anna's bliss. Huffman is asked if Tyler will mend the rift with his father. He hopes so, because shooting with the actor that plays his father was a lot of fun.

Rosenbaum says that there will be a number of new characters appearing, including Anna's mother, and members of a radical group of the Fifth Column. Mesure announced at he is coming back as a series regular for Season Two. Will Hobbes be forced to choose sides in the impending war? It appears that he'll have to do just that. Vandervoort is asked whether Lisa is up to the challenge to be the possibile savior of humanity. Yes, but she can't say whether she will actually be that savior.

What is tihe dynamic between Erika and Anna next season? Rosenbaum said that the show is about two mothers battling for their children, and how far they are willing to go to protect their own. There will be a burgeoning relationship between Erika and Lisa, while Tyler will be pushed towards Anna. So, how do these women use, or not use, their new wards? Will the V's world be seen? SPOILER (Highlight To Read) Rosenbaum says that yes, when Diana, Anna's mother, is seen, it will be in their home world. SPOILER (This was actually an error by Rosenbaum who spoiled the name of Anna's mom).

What was the most shocking things for the cast? For Vandervoort, it was finding out Lisa was Anna's daughter. For Baccarin, it was killing Val. Mitchell revealed that the audience will find out, definitively, why Anna is so interested in Tyler. Rosenbaum expanded on this, saying that they are not trying to be cute about the show's mythology. In other words, Season Two will answer questions about the V's past, and their long-planned invasion of Earth.

Audience Q&A: Are we going to learn more about the younger lives of Jack or Erika? Yes, not via flashback, but their secrets about their pasts will be addressed. Will there be closed captions for the hearing impaired on the DVD extras? They don't know. What was Vandervoort's favorite scene? She was going to say getting slapped, but working with Elizabeth in the scene where the V was carved into her face stands out to her.

How was the transition from Lost to V for Mitchell? There was a lack of sleep, because she was working on both at the same time, but she had great casts in both, so it was like having two homes. Character-wise, it was great having an opportunity to discover Erika. Will the V/human hybrid baby be central? Rosenbaum says to consider the hybrid as another weapon in Anna's arsenal, as it is a way to manipulate Ryan. Will the audience see the worldwide effects of the V invasion? Absolutely. While it is great to focus on the immediate concerns of those in New York, the global effect of the invasion is of major importance and will have consequences for all the characters.

With that last question, the panel came to a closely. V will return to ABC in November.

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This year there will be a small team of us representing TVOvermind at Comic-Con in San Diego! As for my schedule, I will be attending primarily TV panels all day on Saturday and Sunday, and in press rooms to interview the following casts & creative teams from the shows below marked with an asterisk:

FRIDAY, JULY 23

* Hawaii Five-0 (Aloha, Earth!) - Sneak Peak and Q&A : Executive producers Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci (Star Trek) and Peter M. Lenkov (24), director Len Wiseman (Underworld). CAST: Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and Grace Park (Battlestar Galactica). [New series on CBS]

* The Big Bang Theory - Screening and Q&A: Executive producers Chuck Lorre & Bill Prady. CAST: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar.

Elizabeth Mitchell & Zoe Saldana at SDCC09

Entertainment Weekly presents Women Who Kick Ass - A New Generation of Heroines: Featuring Jena Malone (Sucker Punch), Anna Torv (Fringe), Elizabeth Mitchell (V), and Ellen Wong and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World).

True Blood - Panel and Q&A: Creator/Executive producer Alan Ball, author Charlaine Harris. CAST: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alan Ball, Nelsan Ellis, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, Deborah Ann Woll, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Denis O'Hare, Joe Manganiello.

TV Guide Magazine - The 2010 Hot List: Featuring Morena Baccarin (V), Brannon Braga (Terra Nova), Morris Chestnut (V), Keith David (The Cape), David Fury (Terra Nova), Zachary Levi (Chuck), David Lyons (The Cape), Chi McBride (Human Target), Elizabeth Mitchell (V), Kevin Williamson (The Vampire Diaries).

SATURDAY, JULY 24

Chuck - Screening and Q&A: Executive producers/co-creators Josh Schwartz & Chris Fedak. CAST:  Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Ryan McPartlin, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Vik Sahay, Scott Krinsky, Sarah Lancaster, Adam Baldwin.

photo courtesy of NBC

* The Event - World Premiere Pilot Screening and Q&A: Producers Evan Katz (24), Steve Stark (Medium), Jeffrey Reiner (Friday Night Lights), Nick Wauters (The 4400) & Jim Wong (The X-Files). CAST: Jason Ritter (Parenthood), Blair Underwood (In Treatment), Laura Innes (ER), Sarah Roemer (Disturbia), Zeljko Ivanek (Damages, True Blood), Ian Anthony Dale (Daybreak). [New series on NBC]

The LOST Podcast with Jay & Jack - Interview and Q&A Session: Father/son team Jay and Jack Glatfelter have one of the oldest and biggest podcasts dedicated to LOST; they will discuss the series finale and the dedicated online community.

* V - Screening and Q&A: Executive producers Scott Rosenbaum & Steve Pearlman. CAST: Elizabeth Mitchell, Morris Chestnut, Joel Gretsch, Logan Huffman, Laura Vandervoort, Charles Mesure, Morena Baccarin, Scott Wolf.

* Fringe - Screening and Q&A: Executive producers Jeff Pinkner and J. H. Wyman. CAST: Lance Reddick, Blair Brown, Anna Torv , Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Jasika Nicole.

LOST But Not Forgotten: Lost Encyclopedia authors Tara Bennett & Paul Terry, with other special Lost guests, discuss this seminal show's legacy, their thoughts on the finale, and the creation of the forthcoming Lost Encyclopedia.

If you would like to submit questions for any of the actors above in the Hawaii Five-O, The Big Bang Theory, The Event, V and Fringe panels - please leave them in the comments below or send them to me via Twitter by Thursday, July 22!

Comic-Con 2010 Panel & Interview Schedule: Submit Your Fan Questions!

V's first season may have ended last month, but unlike several of its freshman genre competitors (including FlashForward), V will be coming back with a second season. Whether this renewal was rightful or not is still a subject of much discussion, but regardless, plans are already being made for the alien invasion's second year on television. Executive producer and showrunner Scott Rosenbaum talked to UGO about the future of the show.

Episodes will be more "action-packed," Rosenbaum says. We'll also " see a lot more of the V soldiers and their army in Season 2. Also, when the battle starts, we will see the battle. We do have budget limitations but we’ll figure it out."

A main complaint from viewers about V's first season was its slow moving plot arc and the lack of mythological reveals. However, Rosenbaum assures viewers that "more Visitor mythology reveals" are part of his goal as showrunner. "I want the show to be a sci-fi action piece ala Aliens."

Since the show's thirteen-episode second season is a lock, fans have already begun to speculate about what the show will and will not show upon its return. It's already been confirmed that we will see a "skinned" visitor in the early part of the season, and it's also assumed that we'll see Valerie's baby, who was annoyingly hidden from view after its birth in the season one finale, "Red Sky."

V season two does not have a confirmed return date yet, though it's assumed that the show will follow the precedent of its first season and begin airing in November 2010. If this isn't the case, then the series will almost certainly serve as a midseason replacement starting in 2011.

V Spoilers - Second Season 'More Action Packed'

V has finally sold me. It was a long, hard sell, but I have to say that after watching "Red Sky," the first season finale, I'm truly happy that V got picked up for a second season. I was fairly content with it with ABC announced it at upfronts, but now, I'm definitely excited, FlashForward or no FlashForward. The characterization for "Red Sky" was top notch, and I honestly can't think of one thing I didn't like about the episode. Well, they refused to show us Valerie and Ryan's baby, one of the biggest cop-outs in history. But other than that, I found V to be a worthwhile watch, and was honestly better than the preceding episode of LOST, at least as far as pulse-pounding octane goes.

I'll get straight to watch we're all thinking: why is the sky red? Anna, angered by the murder of her soldier eggs, decided to up the ante on humanity by having their off-planet ships (who seem a lot closer than they did last time) turn the sky a bright red. Is this just a fear tactic used to get the humans to surrender, or is it some sort of toxin that kills humans? I'm hoping it's the former, because if it's the latter, season two is going to be a lot shorter than thirteen episodes.

But for some characters, season two won't happen. Valerie is one of those who won't be seeing the (red) light of day, after Anna gave her a fatal injection after the delivery of her baby. Of course, this will have some further play in the story, but it seems more and more like Valerie's purpose on the series was to get pregnant and die. Her death really threw Ryan off the deep end, though, and before long, Anna will have him eating out of her hand.

Chad Decker was also instrumental in the story, but not in a good way. His meddling led to the death of Joshua, but he was also able to discover the true nature of the Visitors. Anna seemed to realize this when she met him after her dinner with Tyler, Lisa, and Erica, and she put it in no uncertain terms that he needs the Visitors. Especially if what Joshua said is true and the Vistors gave him an aneurysm.

Lisa's character was fantastic in this episode, and they really played the conflict between her love for Tyler and her love for her Mother in the episode, but it seems her love for Tyler was stronger -- though her actions will definitely leave her with deep regrets, especially after watching her mother's pain at the end of the episode. And with Joshua calling her his queen? I'm expecting some interesting development there.

I'm really cutting this review short and not giving it the justice it deserves, but this episode was definitely the best of the season and left me wanting a season two. A+

V 1.12 "Red Sky" Review

V’s first season comes to a close tonight, hot on the tail of ABC’s official renewal of the series for mid-season. One of the most compelling story threads is the hybrid pregnancy between Visitor turned human sympathizer Ryan (Played by Morris Chestnut) and his human wife Val (Lourdes Benedicto). The pregnancy has progressed at an accelerated pace and at the end of last week’s episode of V we caught word that Val’s water had broken. Adding to the complications is the fact that Val has caught wind of Ryan’s non-human status and is in fear for her life. With his human wife in hiding, Ryan’s humanity has become more and more tentative.

I had the chance to talk with Morris Chestnut, and I asked him if he thought Ryan’s humanity was slipping away. “It would be fair, and accurate to say that. It is starting to slip away because of his separation from Val, and it is going to be interesting to see what happens with it.”

And with the baby on the way, what role does V’s supreme commander Anna play in the future of the pregnancy? “I think it’s probably safe to say that there is going to be some type of shenanigans from Ana to try to stop the pregnancy, and I have to really get involved.”

Speaking of weakening allegiances, last week human freedom fighter Hobbes made a definitive turn towards the dark side. Since there were once tensions between Hobbes and Ryan, I asked if a confrontation between the two might be looming. “Ryan still has trust issues with Hobbes, but Hobbes has proven himself to a certain extent to be ‘on the team.’ Ryan will never be able to trust Hobbes 100-percent because he was the reason Georgie went back up to the ship and sacrifice himself. Ryan wouldn’t be surprised by it, because I’ve always had my suspicions about Hobbes. At one point, I was pretty much just waiting for it.”

The one thing that may get in the way of a clash between these two is Ryan’s fragile allegiance to the humans. Morris told me that Ryan’s descent could go deeper than any of us expect. “I think the one interesting thing about Ryan is that you probably don’t know where his allegiances are going to lay. We’ve known where he’s been for most of the season, but I don’t think that we are going to be able to continue to know what side he is on.”

Tune in for the V finale "Red Sky" tonight at 10pm EST on ABC.

Special thanks to visitorsite.net

Exclusive - Morris Chestnut Talks V Season One Finale

Christmas has come early, sci-fi fans. ABC has decided to renew one of its two on-the-bubble science fiction outings. The show that has survived is the alien invasion epic V. The series was, along with FlashForward, ABC's hope to fill the niche of LOST, its departing champion which will leave the small screen on May 23. It has been long speculated that ABC would choose to renew at least one of the shows, despite sagging ratings of both. V, which has fared slightly better, was the draft pick, and it now seems obvious that Anna and her  brood will continue to secretly threaten the planet for at least thirteen more episodes after next week's season finale, "Red Sky."

V is the first series to cheat the post-LOST curse. Shows like Invasion and The Unusuals all aired after LOST's timeslot, and none of them made it past a year. But, as Jack Shephard's beloved Red Sox broke the curse of the Bambino in 2004, V broke the curse of the Island in 2010.

Of course, V's victory might bode poorly for other science fiction fans, because it's all but digging FlashForward's grave. ABC's other struggling sci-fi series has even less of a chance at life that it did before (it had been said that it had less than a 50% chance of renewal). The Visitors' victory seems to mean that, unfortunately, there won't be another blackout as Mark Benford predicted. Instead, it seems that the alien ships will be bearing down on us instead.

We won't be getting confirmation of FlashForward's cancellation until ABC's upfronts early next week, but I'm expecting some fallout from FlashForward's small but dedicated fanbase if the show isn't picked up.

Meanwhile, V will probably return for a midseason replacement in January, and it's been all but confirmed that season two will contain thirteen episodes, one more than the first season has. Regardless of what happens in the finale next week, it seems a safe bet that we'll be seeing Elizabeth Mitchell continue to face off against the sadistic alien Anna in stakes that probably will continue to rise.

V's first season (and not series!) finale will air next week on May 18 after LOST's penultimate episode. My recap for V will be the last one of the week, unfortunately -- I'll be out of commission from Wednesday until Sunday night, though I'll be back in time for LOST's series finale.

ABC Picks Up 'V' for Second Season

Here are my thoughts on V's latest episode, "Fruition." I dish on the characterization in the episode in the part of Lisa and Chad, but then start ranting on how the show teeters on the verge of being cliche. What do you think? Could V stand to improve? I definitely think so, but you can agree or disagree with me in the comments section of this article. Here's my review:

Video Review - V 1.11 "Fruition"

As much as I love FlashForward, things aren't looking good for a second season pickup. That means things are naturally looking peachier for V, the biggest competitor of FlashForward. It seems increasingly more obvious that for one to survive, the other must die. As such, I'll be happy if TV's newest alien invasion lasts for another year. Not as happy as I would be for the steadily improving FlashForward, but V is improving a little itself, and could prove to be exciting television once things really get going.

The first season's penultimate episode airs on Tuesday after LOST, and it's titled "Fruition." A set of twenty promotional photos has been released for the episode, and they all seem to revolve around one storyline: the aftermath of Lisa getting beaten up. With two broken legs and the letter V carved into her face (on her mother's orders), Lisa has been beaten up in order to incite Tyler to return to her side in order for the Vs to regain their grip on him. Meanwhile, Lisa gets some alone time with Erica (while Anna watches from afar, outside the office). The biggest holdout of the year for me has been the fact that Lisa hasn't turned into a Fifth Columnist herself yet, and maybe "Fruition" will bring that to fruition.

It also looks like Kyle Hobbes has been implicated in the beating of Lisa, as she's being shown a picture of him. However, it looks like she chooses someone else from a lineup.

Also important is Erica's new V partner, who is apparently going to be a bit of a problem unless Lisa reveals the spy to Erica -- which seems entirely possible, given that the closed-door office scene depicted below has potential to be a pivotal moment in the show. Until then, check out the promotional pictures below.

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V - "Fruition" - After a violent attack on someone very close to Anna, she delivers a message that the Vs don't feel safe and will be leaving; and Anna also gives a list of possible Fifth Column members to Chad, hoping he'll investigate to help in finding them. Meanwhile, Erica and the team try to track down a scientist who may have created a weapon that the Visitors are afraid of, on "V," TUESDAY, MAY 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on ABC. (ABC/MICHAEL COURTNEY) MARK HILDRETH, CHRISTOPHER SHYER, REKHA SHARMA, MORENA BACCARIN, LAURA VANDERVOORT

Photos - V 1.11 "Fruition"

There's nothing like a bad mom, and Anna is the epitome. After we saw her give her daughter Lisa a bruiser last week (and order her legs to be broken) in order to lure Tyler back into Lisa's good graces, we now see in this sneak peek a different Anna. One who cares about her daughter, one who reacts emotionally when she sees her daughter in her mangled state. That is, until she smiles at the end as she turn away from Erica's point of view.

But here's the part that gets me: why is Anna showing emotion like this? Vs have supposedly denounced all human emotion within their ranks, and only express it when they are on show and want to seem human to gain trust. But in this case, Anna is showing the emotion of smug satisfaction while no one is looking. What good does that do? Does Anna actually possess emotions that she shields from everyone, even her own people? Or is this just the sorrows of television production oversight?

Regardless of what Anna is feeling in this scene, though, I do have to mention that the scene is very significant: it's the first time Erica and Anna have met face to face. For the two leads of the series, they've had no screen time. I can't wait to see what happens between the two in this, the penultimate episode of the first (and perhaps only) season.

"Fruition" will air on Tuesday, May 11, after LOST on ABC. Check out the sneak peek below.

Sneak Peek - V 1.11 "Fruition"

A week ago, I had the opportunity to interview Joel Gretsch who plays Father Jack Landry on ABC's 'V.' Father Jack has been an integral part of the Resistance since the beginning.  What started out as troubled faith, ended up putting this priest in the middle of the action.  He has struggled with aliens, his faith, and a forbidden temptation.  Here Joel Gretsch talks about Father Landry's struggles and what it's like to work on 'V.'  Watch 'V' on ABC on Tuesday at 10 EST, after LOST.

When will we see the inevitable Father Jack and Erica hook-up?

You’d be surprised how many times I get that question.   Gosh, the story kind of lends to a very intimate relationship, being that who we can trust is the background of everything.   The only one Jack can trust is Erica.  Being that we start from the beginning on a roof top at the end of when the V’s first showed up, and how it was revealed what their intentions were, it was very intimate.  But, you know, Father Jack is a Priest so it will be very important for him to have faith, and his relationship with God is the forefront of who he is.  With that said, he is also working side-by-side with Elizabeth Mitchell and if you’ve seen her, it’s kind of hard not to… (laughs).

How do you feel Father Jack’s faith is holding up in light of everything he has seen?

I think he’s put in a place where he is a fish out of water, he’s compromised, he feels ill-equipped.  Being in a resistance was never his training, even though he was in the war he was there from a spiritual standpoint.   His faith definitely gets challenged in many ways, and in many ways it becomes more solidified.  We’re talking about stories lines of basically life and death and to what Anna’s intentions are and what she is trying to accomplish, and being that we are the resistance and that we are going to have to clash with that, and people are going to get hurt.  It’s a difficult place for Father Jack to be.  But yet, he can’t be sitting idle.  He’s got to do stuff.

So we’ll be seeing more action from Father Jack as things start to challenge his faith?

Yeah, that’s very well said.  Jack’s backstory becomes more prevalent.  There is a past to Father Jack.  It’s an interesting thing, as all of us actors get parts you always wonder ‘where did he come from?’, before page one of the first show.   What’s his backstory, why did he become a priest, what was his relationship to his family?  There’s certain subtleties that get revealed about Father Jack that are quite interesting.

Will Jack continue to be affected by the R6? Will any new effects materialize?

Jack is aware that something is put into him, and being that it is R6 he doesn’t know how that is going to affect him.  The fear is that it could be the worst, ‘am I dying?’, ‘Are they trying to change me?’.  Being that he can’t trust Anna and the V’s, what has been done to him?  Throughout the season you’ll also figure out more about that, and to what degree that is affecting Jack?

Can you talk about the emotional impact of the recent major death?

The great combination about that, Alex, is that it is emotional from a standpoint that it is really well written, I think Scott Rosenbaum did a beautiful job,  and the writers of the show, to really use the relationships that we’ve all established.  We’re a small group of resistance, as of right now, and each one of us know what we’re up against.  So the writing is great there, but also the actors – we’re all really a tight-knit group of actors and we all care very deeply about the show, and what we are trying to convey.  I think that combination is ripe for really beautiful and emotional things.

How has changing show-runners affected the show?

I think more than the show runner, it was the time we were down for a few months.  We’re all trying to accomplish the same thing, we’re all trying to put a great show out there, to stay working, and to make the fans happy.  The new show-runner has been great, we’re all trying to accomplish the same thing and I think Scott Rosenbaum has done a beautiful job of writing a good show for us.  It’s all been positive.

You’ve done a lot of ScFi with Taken, The 4400, and now V.  Do you have an affinity towards the genre?

It kind of worked out that way but yeah I do, it’s hard not to.  But all of those shows you mentioned are great character driven shows, SciFi is more the backdrop.  You look at Anna, and you look at Morena playing the role, and Elizabeth, and Scott Wolf, all of these really great character roles.  Everybody has a great want, need, and desire, and I think that with SciFi is great storytelling and I think our show has all of that, and so did Taken and The 4400.

What has been your favorite part of being on V?

To be honest with you, it’s working with the other actors.  I get to go to work with Morris Chestnut, Elizabeth, and Scott Wolf.  It’s a treat.  We’ve all been around for a while, and we all know that when you’re working as an actor it’s a blessing, and then when you’re doing a good show and working with good people it’s even better.

TVOvermind Talks With Joel Gretsch of 'V'

In this brand new edition of the official V podcast, hosted by Scott Wolf, production designer Steve Geaghan reveals the development of Anna's fangs and Logan Huffman gives us a tour of Tyler's bedroom.

In tomorrow night's new episode of V ("We Can't Win"), Chad and Anna are in Geneva, Switzerland for the U.N. Energy Summit, where Anna is going to present a gift of technology to the world. Meanwhile, Erica learns that the V Task Force is investigating The Fifth Column, and Valerie goes on the run, knowing something is different about her baby and not sure she can trust Ryan.

V stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols, Joel Gretsch as Father Jack, Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie, Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, with Morena Baccarin as Anna and Scott Wolf as Chad Decker.

Guest cast: Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes, Roark Critchlow as A.D. Paul Kendrick, Rekha Sharma as Agent Sarita Malik, Lexa Doig as Dr. Pearlman and Lucas Wolf as Samuel.

"We Can't Win" was written by Christine Roum & Cameron Litvack and directed by David Barrett. It airs on Tuesday, April 20 (10:02-11:00 p.m. ET) on ABC.

"V" Official Podcast 1.08 - "We Can't Win" The Making of Anna's Fangs

A new episode of V will be airing on April 20.  We've already posted promo photos for the episode, and now ABC has released two sneak peeks, which you can view below.

CHAD AND ANNA GO TO SWITZERLAND FOR THE U.N. ENERGY SUMMIT, ERICA LEARNS THAT THE FIFTH COLUMN IS BEING INVESTIGATED, AND VALERIE GOES ON THE RUN, UNABLE TO TRUST RYAN, ON ABC'S "V"

"We Can't Win" – Chad and Anna are in Geneva, Switzerland for the U.N. Energy Summit, where Anna is going to present a gift of technology to the world. Meanwhile, Erica learns that the V Task Force is investigating The Fifth Column, and Valerie goes on the run, knowing something is different about her baby and not sure she can trust Ryan, on "V," TUESDAY, APRIL 20 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET), on ABC.

"V" stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols, Joel Gretsch as Father Jack, Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie, Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, with Morena Baccarin as Anna and Scott Wolf as Chad Decker.

Guest cast: Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes, Roark Critchlow as A.D. Paul Kendrick, Rekha Sharma as Agent Sarita Malik, Lexa Doig as Dr. Pearlman, Lucas Wolf as Samuel.

Sneak Peeks - V 1.08 "We Can't Win"